Celebrity Edition Part 1
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 28/06/2011 (4887 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
First off, the entries so far in the “It’s a Winnipeg Thing” have been awesome. Thanks to everyone for their input. Along with your entries, and some of my own… I thought we should get the views of some other notable residents in our great city. I’ll add my own thoughts after their quotes.
Guy Maddin, Filmmaker
“I love that super-lush moment when all the leaves are out, as screamingly green as biologically possible, just before the worms start audibly munching on that wondrous canopy of chlorophyll. That’s my favourite thing about the Manitoba summer. That moment!”
Guy is the best. I wouldn’t have expected anything less from him. He’s right though. This city is lush. I love flying into Winnipeg during the day mid-summer. It’s an epic explosion of green.
Andy Hill, Kern Hill Furniture
“Grand Beach man!! I have a family cottage there, it’s the 11th wonder of the world!”
Andy yelled his answer. Literally. He’s passionate, and a great Winnipegger.
Chef Alex, Bistro Seven and a Quarter
“I love the fact that every week in the summer there is a festival or some sort of celebration every weekend – corn and apple festival, fringe festival…”
Chef Alex is correct. If you did nothing else but attend a festival every weekend of the summer then you would guarantee yourself a great time. And great food. Alex knows great food.
Bob Brennan, Manitoba Hydro
“I think it’s the weather. It makes you want to have a nice cold beer, go swimming, sit on the dock and just dream.”
Bob is a cool dude. What a great response. I now feel like doing exactly what he described.
Sylvia Kuzyk, CTV
“Aside from all our fabulous festivals, I am enthralled with all the natural landscapes in summertime Manitoba from the lakes and forests of the Canadian Shield to the Carberry Spirit Sands. Nothing brings me balance as much as nature.”
I love Sylvia. Always have. Always will. The Canadian Shield rocks. Literally.
Sandy, Blondie’s Restaurant
“I love the fact that so many people come from all over Europe and the States to have my burgers, it’s so great! I love that part! We get so many tourists from all over the place that think Winnipeg is so great, and it is!”
Sandy is a beauty. To think we only have to drive to 1969 Main for one of her burgers. We’re lucky.
Jim Pappas, Kelekis Restaurant
“My favourite part is that it’s so lovely and quiet in the city because people are at the lake and it’s easy to get into restaurants and movies. I love living in the city in the summer.”
Jim has it all figured out. Many a long weekend I’ve spent all three days in town and it feels like you’ve got all of Winnipeg to yourself.
Joanne Kelly, Shaw TV
“Sitting on a patio, drinking a glass of wine at Bar Italia and Folk Fest!!”
I’ve sat on a patio with Joanne, and it is a great time. We’re lucky to have her.